Replacing IMS with Original bearing

[feelyx]

Run a magnet around the metal and see if the pieces stick to the magnet.

[Bala]

Originally Posted by feelyx

Run a magnet around the metal and see if the pieces stick to the magnet.

Feelyx,
Thanks for the suggestion. The pieces are not sticking to the magnet. What am I supposed to conclude from this?

[berty987]

The metal is non ferrous ie aluminium based. That begs the question is there an issue with the pistons / bores or another part in the engine .? I believe the cam tensioning guides are plastic , these are also a common failure from what I've read, could this be the material you have in your sump ?

[feelyx]

Originally Posted by Bala

Feelyx,
Thanks for the suggestion. The pieces are not sticking to the magnet. What am I supposed to conclude from this?

Do you have some pics of the metal pieces?